Chapter 219: Turbulent Times
Chapter 219: Turbulent Times
Qin Mengjun spoke in a gentle tone, "The more profound the concept one comprehends, the closer it is to the essence. The 'Mystic Gateway' of the Marrow Cleansing Realm becomes increasingly difficult to break through. Of course, after reaching the Grandmaster Realm, it will become even stronger."
"A warrior, by the age of thirty, can master various concepts, which essentially determines the limit of the Mystic Gateway they can break through. Therefore, most warriors, after reaching the Six Viscera Realm, will no longer attempt to comprehend more concepts or delve deeper into the essence of Heaven and Earth. Instead, they focus on deepening their understanding of concepts and tempering their Martial Will, preparing to challenge the Mystic Gateway..."
Qin Mengjun explained slowly.
Although Chen Mu had some knowledge about the 'Mystic Gateway' of the Marrow Cleansing Realm, he naturally couldn't match Qin Mengjun's detailed understanding. Only now, after listening to Qin Mengjun's explanation, did he gain a clear comprehension.
The so-called Mystic Gateway was located where the Heavenly Soul resided, inherently in a closed state, and it was also the abode of the soul.
Through cultivating concepts, warriors could harness the power of Heaven and Earth, essentially breaking through the barrier between their souls and the external Heaven and Earth. This allowed them to manipulate the might of Heaven and Earth with their will.
To achieve Marrow Cleansing, warriors must break through the barrier between their physical bodies and the external Heaven and Earth, achieving unity of spirit and flesh, the convergence of Heaven and Earth. By drawing the power of Heaven and Earth into their bodies, they could refine a Grandmaster body, flawless and without leaks.
Therefore, the more powerful the concept, the more challenging it was to break through the Mystic Gateway. However, the Grandmaster body refined after the breakthrough would be even stronger.
The Gale Mystic Body, Thunder Mystic Body... none could compare to the Yin-Yang Mystic Body or the Five Elements Mystic Body. Yet, they all paled in comparison to the unparalleled 'Heaven and Earth Mystic Body'!
"You've comprehended the Heaven and Earth Concept in such a short time. Perhaps you are the most compatible with the Eight Aspects of Heaven and Earth in the current world. In the future, the Mystic Gateway will be the most challenging, but it's also the strongest path."
Qin Mengjun's initial astonishment had subsided, and her tone became much gentler.
With Chen Mu's talent, if he solely cultivated the Celestial Sword Concept, breaking through the Mystic Gateway to reach the Grandmaster Realm would likely be a certainty. But with such a gift, it was only right to explore the strongest path of Heaven and Earth!
After all, Heaven was common, but Heaven and Earth were not. Most people, even if they desired to walk the path of Heaven and Earth, lacked the ability to do so. This was the most challenging and supreme Martial Dao in the world, leading to the pinnacle of contemporary warriors. Once truly mastered, even without reaching the third step, achieving Marrow Cleansing would bring one close to the apex of the world.
Qin Mengjun continued, "This path is the most difficult, but I believe you can traverse it. From now on, you should focus on two things. First, continue to comprehend the Heaven and Earth Concept, and second, forge your unique Martial Will. Only the strongest Martial Will can harness the strongest Martial Concept in the world."
"Thank you, Master, for your guidance," Chen Mu replied.
Refine his Martial Will?
This thought flashed through his mind. He already understood his aspirations, but to further refine his Martial Will, there were many methods. There was meditation for spiritual cultivation, and some techniques involved harnessing the power of Heaven and Earth to aid in concentration. Among them, the most effective method was the Unity of Knowledge and Action!
Zuo Qianqiu cultivated the Celestial Sword Concept, following the Human Triumph Over Heaven Path. Thus, he traveled the world with his sword, slaying all before him with the power of his will. His sword was not just a weapon but an embodiment of his determination, making him invincible wherever he went.
As for Chen Mu, if he wanted to make everything in the world bend to his will, the first step was to become invincible in this world.
"I've enlightened my heart and know the path my Martial Will should take. But regarding the comprehension of concepts... Master, you previously asked Senior Sister Meng to convey a message to me. She said that to reach the pinnacle of concepts, one must rely on oneself, but I don't know how to do that."
Chen Mu asked Qin Mengjun a question he had long wanted to know the answer to.
For him, currently, comprehending the Eight Phases Diagram still provided valuable experience. But if he could elevate his understanding of the Heaven and Earth Concept further, the effectiveness of comprehending the Concept Diagram would significantly decrease.
Although, with enough time, he could eventually cultivate the concept to its peak, he still hoped to do it faster.
After all, in these turbulent times, no one knew when changes might occur.
"Where did the Concept Diagram come from?" Qin Mengjun glanced at Chen Mu.
Chen Mu was slightly startled but already had a vague realization.
Qin Mengjun smiled faintly, gazing at the sky above, and said, "When you hadn't comprehended concepts, you needed the guidance of the Concept Diagram to perceive the mysteries of Heaven and Earth. But now that you've cultivated the second step of the Heaven and Earth Concept, why would you still need the Concept Diagram's guidance? Is this Heaven and Earth not as profound as a mere diagram?"
"So that's it. Thank you, Master, for pointing out the way." Chen Mu took a deep breath.
In the past, he had always followed the guidance of the Concept Diagram and had never tried to break free from it to perceive Heaven and Earth on his own. It was like being blindfolded, unable to see the forest for the trees.
When he had previously guided Chen Yue and Xu Hongyu, he had considered the Unity of Knowledge and Action, observing the rivers and lakes of the world to comprehend the Water Cavern Concept. But when it came to himself, he found himself shrouded in mist.
He could comprehend the mysteries of Heaven and Earth from the Concept Diagram, and after reaching the second step, he could directly perceive the profundities of Heaven and Earth by observing rivers, lakes, mountains, and the vast expanse of the sky.
Mystic Intention Chart.
In the end, it's merely a guide.
Unless it's the legendary Primordial Eight Phases Diagram or the Illustrated Eight Diagram Chart, only these possess the profound insight to directly point towards the third step of the Mystic Intention.
All other Replica Charts and Engraving Charts can, at most, guide one to the second step. The ability to continue gaining experience at this stage is entirely due to the system panel's powerful functions, allowing for continued progress even at this basic level.
"Go."
Qin Mengjun smiled slightly at Chen Mu.
"Disciple takes his leave," Chen Mu said respectfully, then slowly retreated down the mountain.
Qin Mengjun watched Chen Mu's departing figure, her silhouette disappearing silently from the spot. She returned to her seat on the rock, waved her hand to summon a gust of wind that carried a leaf towards a distant place. Then, she looked up at the sky, her eyes gradually losing their brilliance.
In just a short time...
This disciple, Chen Mu, had brought her no small amount of shock. He had stirred up quite a storm within her, and she wondered how far he would progress by the time she woke up again.
...
After bidding farewell to Qin Mengjun, Chen Mu returned to the bamboo house.
He didn't inquire about Qin Mengjun's current condition, not because he didn't care about her health, but because compared to the previous time, he didn't sense any hint of decline from her during their interaction.
A grandmaster of the Bone Marrow Washing Realm, with a highly condensed Martial Will, was far from being as weak as ordinary people. Even with a damaged Heavenly Soul, Chen Mu didn't think a figure like Qin Mengjun would falter, especially since she had managed to stay awake for a good portion of the time just a year ago.
This prolonged sleep might have other reasons.
But since Qin Mengjun didn't bring it up, Chen Mu didn't ask. Even he, as a disciple, had his own secrets, so he wouldn't pry into Qin Mengjun's affairs. He also hoped that Qin Mengjun's condition would improve.
"Grasping the essence of Heaven and Earth..."
Chen Mu murmured to himself.
With Qin Mengjun's guidance, he now had a clearer direction and understanding of his future path. However, he still needed further confirmation.
Chen Mu stepped out of the house, leaped into the air, and landed on the roof of the bamboo house. He bathed in the sunlight, gazing at the mountains and the sky ahead, carefully contemplating the profound mysteries between this piece of heaven and earth.
After a while...
Chen Mu retracted his gaze and summoned the system panel.
[Martial Dao: Heaven and Earth Concept (Step 2)]
[Experience: 347 points]
"It's indeed possible," Chen Mu exclaimed, seeing the increased experience points on the system panel.
Indeed, after reaching the second step of the Mystic Intention, one doesn't need the Mystic Intention Chart. Direct contemplation of heaven and earth can also earn experience points, and the efficiency of this experience gain is quite high, almost approaching the efficiency of studying the Mystic Intention Chart.
In the world of martial arts, whether they are disciples of grandmaster sects or inner gate true disciples, once they enter the Organ Realms, they rarely choose secluded cultivation. Instead, they often embark on journeys, exploring the mountains and rivers, and this is why.
Looking at the Rising Talent List, one can see that every few days, news of various figures' achievements spreads from all directions.
Those cultivating the Mundane Sword Mystic Way seek enlightenment in the mundane world, those on the Celestial Sword Mystic Way walk the path of Human Triumph Over Heaven, and those on the Joyful Union Mystic Way use desire as their principle, seeking enlightenment of the Yin-Yang Mystic Way through the desires of men and women.
As for Chen Mu, his path is to traverse the rivers and mountains, to glimpse the mysteries of heaven and earth.
However...
There's no rush at the moment.
Continuing to contemplate the Mystic Intention Chart can also earn a considerable number of experience points. Compared to traveling the world and traversing thousands of mountains and rivers, the difference in experience gained isn't significant. Moreover, he still needs to practice the Heavenly Emperor Qi Gathering Art and the Abyssal Contraction Step, and the Heavenly Earth Cycle Seal should be practiced to at least the third layer.
"I haven't descended the mountain yet, but I should be close enough by now," Chen Mu said, gazing at the sky.
Chen Mu had already left Jade State for some time. He thought of Xu Hongyu, Ning He, Chen Yue, and others, but this wouldn't cause him to hesitate on his martial path. After all, his Martial Will had already taken initial form.
In these turbulent times, dangers lurk everywhere. Even a peak grandmaster like Qin Mengjun had been ambushed, and he couldn't protect Chen Yue forever, at least not yet. He could only continue to forge ahead.
...
In the year 1429 of the Great Martial Era, on the sixth day of the fifth month, traces of the Heavenly Demon Sect were discovered at the border between Jade State and Ice Province. Sect officials went to investigate but found nothing.
On the fourteenth day of the sixth month, foreign tribes caused disturbances at the border of Ice Province, abducting people. The Ice Extinction Palace went to suppress them, and both sides suffered casualties.
On the twenty-ninth day of the seventh month, a locust plague and epidemics broke out in Sand Province, causing many refugees to flee towards Jade State.
On the second day of the ninth month, a secret base of the Heavenly Corpse Sect was discovered in a hidden location in Mysterious Province. The Mystic Mechanism Pavilion and Blood Concealment Tower joined forces to attack and destroy it, killing countless corpse refiners, but a group of Heavenly Corpse Sect remnants escaped and fled into the depths.
In just half a year,
chaos descended.
(End of Chapter)
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